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Finding the Third Proportional to 318.94 and 667.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 318.94 and 667.41 is: 1,396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.94 : 667.41 = 667.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.94/667.41 = 667.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.94x = 667.41 × 667.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.94x = 445,431.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,431.10/318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.61

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